re: high energy dog breed question

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I know you said you didn't want labs because of medical problems. It seems like you may have had bad luck with them. I have had 4 labs and have not had any major health problems but later in life when they were old (around 8 years old on). Most upper end lab breeders will also guarantee against hip displacia(hip problems).

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This is what I was basically going to type as well. Many large breeds can have hip problems especially if bred withou regard to the breeds health. Find a good breeder and you won't have a dog with hip problems. Unfortunately some rescue dog will and you won't know until it's too late.

My partner at the office got a lab from the pound a few years ago and has already had one of its knees worked on and needs the other.